Fred Raposo
BOTO - story of a birth
Amsterdam, Fortaleza
Children who grow up without a father are said in the myths of the Brazilian Amazon to have been conceived by the boto. According to legend, the boto-cor-de-rosa – the pink river dolphin – transforms on certain nights into a young man who dances and seduces, only to disappear at dawn, sometimes leaving a child behind. Drawing on this myth, Fred Raposo tells the story of his extraordinary birth in his autofictional piece. With clownish wit and a sharp eye, he weaves together personal memories and the colonial history of Brazil. A humorous two-man show, between myth and the social reality of where we come from.
Dates and Tickets
shows from today- Th 20.08. 19:30 - 20:15 CHF 15.–/15.–
- Fr 21.08. 21:30 - 22:15 CHF 15.–/15.–
- Sa 22.08. 19:00 - 19:45 CHF 15.–/15.–
Artistic direction and cast
| Text & Regie | Fred Raposo |
|---|---|
| Bühnenbild | Fred Raposo & Robin Plenio |
| Technische Koordination | Robin Plenio |
| Dramaturgie | Aukje Verhoog |
| Schauspielberatung | Ariadna Rubio Lléo |
| Mentoring | Marjorie Boston |
| Choreografische Beratung | Julek Kreutzer |
| Lambada | Nahuel Cano |
| Produktionsleitung | Lison Bellanger |
| Premiere | Zürcher Theater Spektakel 2026 |
| Foto | Thomas Lenden |